Today I'm talking with Emily Pagone, a therapist and the founder of Authentic Growth Wellness Group about something so many of us deal with, but don't always recognize, that critical voice inside our heads. Emily's inner critic showed up early in her life, shaped by a nervous system that didn't quite fit into the traditional learning environments. It wasn't until she became a mother that she finally got the full picture, both for herself and her children. In this episode, she shares her story of unlearning, of healing, and of finding true self-compassion and what that looks like in real time. If you've ever wondered how to shift that challenging internal dialogue, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.